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About Adam Hurly

Adam Hurly has covered grooming since 2013, and for GQ since 2016. He has written for just about every other men’s publication, too, with bylines found in Men’s Journal, SPY, Forbes, Robb Report, Esquire, Men’s Fitness, Byrdie, Bloomberg, Runner’s Journal, Popular Mechanics, Birchbox Man, nearly every international GQ, and more.

Adam is a South Dakota native and University of Kansas graduate. He has lived in San Francisco, New York, Berlin, and now Lisbon.

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Blue Ribbon Review: Hanz de Fuko Quicksand

Hanz de Fuko’s wax-like Quicksand has won a Blue Ribbon award, given to the best grooming products of all time…
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Blue Ribbon Review: Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar Soap

Check out this review of the brilliantly-scented Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar, from grooming editor Adam Hurly (GQ, Men’s…
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Blue Ribbon Review: Geologie Co-Wash

Geologie’s co-wash has won a Blue Ribbon award, which is given to the best grooming products of all time (and…
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Blue Ribbon Review: Arquiste Misfit EDP (The Best Patchouli Ever)

Arquiste’s fragrance Misfit has won a Blue Ribbon award, given to the best grooming products of all time (and we…
AKT Deodorant Balm

Blue Ribbon Review: AKT Deodorant Balm

AKT’s Deodorant Balm has won a Blue Ribbon award, which is given to the best grooming products of all time…
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Blue Ribbon Review: Braun Series 9 PRO Electric Foil Shaver

Read our Braun’s Series 9 Pro Shaver review here, and learn why we gave it a Blue Ribbon award—which are…
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Blue Ribbon Review: Prof. Dr. Steinkraus Triple Peel

Dr. Steinkraus’ Triple Peel gives skin marble smoothness; this might be the single best skin buffing I’ve had. Read the…
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Blue Ribbon Review: SmartMouth Original Activated Mouthwash (SmartZinc)

This alcohol-free mouth wash from SmartMouth activates as you pour it: Zinc helps keep your breath fresh for as long…
Atwater Skin Armor Face Scrub Cleanser

Blue Ribbon Review: Atwater Skin Armor Face Scrub Cleanser

This gentle exfoliant from Atwater is one of the best and most purifying resets for your skin—not to mention, its…
Church California Sun Wax Pomade Hair Styler

Blue Ribbon Review: Church California Sun Wax Pomade Hair Styler

All natural formula, delivering epic definition. Church’s waxy styler excels in short, choppy styles, but also as a beard tamer,…